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Engine Specs
Drivetrain Specs
Weights and Trailer Towing
Exterior Dimensions
Interior Dimensions

Dimensions and capacities are in inches unless otherwise specified.

Engine 2.4-Liter MultiAir
Tigershark I-4
3.2-Liter Pentastar V-6
Availability Standard - Sport, Latitude, Limited and Trailhawk Optional - Sport, Latitude, Limited and Trailhawk
Construction Aluminum block, aluminum cylinder head Die cast aluminum block, aluminum alloy heads
Type and Description Inline four-cylinder, 16-valve MultiAir with multiport fuel injection 60-degree V-type, liquid-cooled
Displacement (cu. in.) 144 197.7
Bore x Stroke 3.46 X 3.82 3.58 x 3.27
Horsepower (hp @ rpm) 184 @ 6,400 271 @ 6,500
Torque ( lb.-ft. @ rpm) 171 @ 4,600 239 @ 4,400
Compression ratio 10:1 10.7:1
Valve System SOHC, four valves per cylinder
(16 total)
Chain-driven, DOHC, 24 valves, with hydraulic roller finger followers
Fuel Injection Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless
Max. Engine Speed (rpm) 6,500 (electronically limited) 6,500 (electronically limited)
Fuel Requirement Unleaded regular, 87 octane Regular unleaded, 87 octane
Oil Capacity (quarts) 5.5 6.0
Coolant Capacity (quarts) 7.1 9.7
Emission Controls Single catalytic converter, heated wide band lambda sensor upstream and mid-catalyst heated oxygen sensor Two mini-oxidation three-way catalytic converters; four heated oxygen sensors; and internal engine features
Partial zero-emissions vehicle in CARB states Engine Stop/start technology
Fuel tank capacity (gallons) 15.9 15.9
EPA Fuel Economy (city/hwy/combined)
(mpg)
2WD 22 / 31 / 25 21 / 29 / 24
Jeep Active Drive I 21 / 28 / 24 20 / 28 / 23
Jeep Active Drive II 21 / 27 / 23 19 / 26 / 22
Jeep Active Drive Lock 19 / 25 / 22 19 / 26 / 22



Transmission (:1) 9-Speed Automatic
Availability Standard on all models
Description Planetary gear train, transverse layout
   1st 4.71
   2nd 2.84
   3rd 1.91
   4th 1.38
   5th 1.00
   6th 0.81
   7th 0.70
   8th 0.58
   9th 0.48
Reverse 3.83
Axle Ratios 3.2-liter 4x2 3.251
3.2-liter 4x4 (non-trailer tow) 3.251
3.2-liter 4x4 (trailer tow) 3.517
2.4-liter 4x2 3.734
2.4-liter 4x4 (non-Trailhawk) 3.734
2.4-liter 4x4 (Trailhawk) 4.083

4X4 Systems: Jeep Active Drive I, Jeep Active Drive II, Jeep Active Drive Lock MP 3022
Availability Jeep Active Drive I is optional on Sport, Latitude, and Limited models. Jeep Active Drive II is optional on Latitude and Limited. Jeep Active Drive Lock is standard on Trailhawk
Type Fully disconnecting 4x2 mode with automatic 4x4 engagement
Electronic 4x4 Low and Neutral range shifting for Active Drive II and Lock
Full-time 4x4 mode with active on demand clutch on all 4x4 systems
Operating Mode Auto 4x2/4x4
4x4 Low, Neutral for Active Drive II and Lock
Center Differential Type None
Terrain Response Unique tuning in all terrain modes
Low-range Ratio 2.92:1

Electrical System 2016 Jeep Cherokee
Battery 600-amp maintenance-free
730-amp optional
700-amp AGM (with 3.2liter engine with stop/start only)
  160-amp
Alternator 180-amp optional

Exterior Dimensions & Capacities(a) 2016 Jeep Cherokee
Length (in.) 182
Height (with roof rack) (in.) 4x4 66.2
4x2 65.7
4x4 II 67.3
4x4 Lock 67.8
Width (in.) 4x2 and 4x4 73.2
4x4 Lock 74.9
Wheelbase (in.) 4x2 106.26
4x4 I 106.3
4x4 Lock 107.0
Track (in.)

4x4 and 4x2 Front 62.2
Rear 61.9
4x4 II Front 62.7
Rear 62.7
4x4 Lock Front 63.5
Rear 63.5
Load Floor Height (in.) 4x4 30.9
Sill step height (in.) 4x4 Front step height 17.9
Rear step height 18.1
Approach Angle (with air dam) (degrees) 4x4 Lock 29.9°
4x4 I 18.9°
4x4 II 21.0°
4x2 16.7°
Departure Angle (degrees) 4x4 Lock 32.2°
4x4 I 25.0°
4x4 II 27.3°
4x2 24.6°
Ramp Breakover Angle (degrees) 4x4 Lock 22.9°
4x4 I 19.5°
4x4 II 21.7°
4x2 17.7°
Ground Clearance (in.) (4x4 with P245/65R17 tires) 8.7
Front Axle (in.) Two-speed PTU heat shield 10.4
Rear Axle (in.) Two-speed RDM with locker 9.7
Aero CdA (2.4-liter FWD with grille shutters) 0.339

Interior Dimensions Front Row Second Row
Seating capacity 5 Passenger
2 3
Head Room (in.) without Sunroof 39.4 38.5
with Sunroof 37.9 40.3
Legroom (in.) 41.1 40.3
Shoulder room (in.) 57.6 55.1
Hip room (in.) 53.8 49.9
Seat travel (in.) Driver 8.3 -
Passenger 7.5 -
Knee clearance (in.) - 3.5
Recliner Range (degrees) Manual 8° to 76° 19.25° to 25.25°
Powered 8° to 55.25° -
SAE Volume Index (cu. ft.) 53.98 49.47
SAE Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) Rear Seats Up 24.6
Rear Seats Folded 54.9
EPA Interior Volume Index 128
Cargo Volume with Front Passenger Seat and Rear Seat Folded 58.9
Cargo Access (in.) Liftover Height 30.9
Maximum Cargo Width at Liftgate Opening 41.4
Minimum Cargo Width at Liftgate Opening 36.1
Maximum Cargo Height at Liftgate Opening 32.5
Minimum Cargo Height at Liftgate Opening 30.7
Distance Between Wheelhouse Interior Trim 39.4

Suspension 2016 Jeep Cherokee
Front McPherson strut, long travel coil springs, one-piece aluminum sub-frame, aluminum lower control arms, stabilizer bar
Rear Four link rear suspension with trailing arm, aluminum lateral links, isolated high-strength steel rear cradle, coil springs, stabilizer bar

Steering 2016 Jeep Cherokee
Type Electric power rack and pinion
Overall Ratio 4x2 and 4x4 15.15
4x4 Lock 15.36
Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb) (ft.) 4x2 37.6
4x4 I 37.7
4x4 II 38.0
4x4 Jeep Active Drive Lock 38.1
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock) 4x2 and 4x4 2.56
4x4 Lock 2.67

Wheels and Tires 2016 Jeep Cherokee
Wheels
Standard: Sport Type and Material Painted Silver full face steel
Size (inches) 17 x 7
Standard: Latitude
Available: Sport
Type and Material Painted Silver cast aluminum
Size (inches) 17 x 7
Standard: Limited Type and Material Polished aluminum with non-painted pockets
Size (inches) 18 x 7
Standard: Limited
Available: Latitude
Type and Material Polished aluminum with painted pockets
Size (inches) 18 x 7
Standard: Trailhawk Type and Material Polished aluminum with painted pockets
Size (inches) 17 x 7.5
Optional: Trailhawk Type and Material Jet Black Semi-gloss Painted Aluminum
Size (inches) 17 x 7.5
Tires
Standard: Sport and Latitude Size and Type 225/60R17 BSW, All-season
Mfr. and Model Firestone Destination LE2
Revs per Mile 757
Available: Sport and Latitude Size and Type 225/65R17 OWL, All-season
Mfr. and Model Firestone Destination LE2
Revs per Mile 734
Standard: Limited Size and Type 225/55R18 BSW, All-season
Mfr. and Model Continental ProContact TX
Revs per Mile 752
Available: Limited Size and Type 225/60R18 BSW, All-season
Mfr. and Model Continental ProContact TX
Revs per Mile 727
Standard: Trailhawk Size and Type P245/65R17 OWL All-terrain
Mfr. and Model Firestone Destination A/T
Revs per Mile 713

Brakes 2016 Jeep Cherokee
Front Size and Type Standard 13 x 1.1 vented rotor with 2.36 single-piston floating caliper
Available 13 x 1.1vented rotor with 1.89 twin piston floating caliper
Swept area, (per caliper) (sq. in.) Standard 100.9 sq. in. , 1 x 60
Available 130.1 sq. in. , 2 x 48
Rear Size and Type Standard 10.95 x 0.47solid rotor with 1.5 single-piston floating caliper
Available 12.6 x 0.47 solid rotor with 1.69 single piston floating caliper
Swept area, (per caliper) (sq. in.) Standard 99.0 sq. in. 1 x 38
Available 117.0 sq. in. 1 x 43
Power-assist Type 9 x 9 (230 x 230) tandem diaphragm, vacuum assist
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) Standard
Electronic stability control (ESC) Standard
Parking Brake Type Electric motor on caliper
Parking Brake Type Electronic park brake
Four-wheel Anti-lock Brakes Standard on front-wheel-drive Sport, Latitude and Limited
All-speed Traction Control Standard

Weights, Capacities and Trailer Towing 2016 Jeep Cherokee
Curb Weight, (lbs) 2.4-liter 4x2 3,655
3.2-liter 4x2 3,779
2.4-liter 4x4 3,953
3.2-liter 4x4 4,046
2.4-liter 4x4 Lock 4,028
3.2-liter 4x4 Lock 4,108
Weight Distribution, 4x4, percent (Front / Rear) 57 / 43
GVWR 2.4-liter FWD 5,050
2.4-liter 4x4, 3.2-liter FWD, 3.2-liter 4x4 5,500
Maximum occupants and cargo weight, lbs.   1,000
All models without Trailer-tow Group and equipped with aftermarket Class II type hitch 2 2,000
2.4-liter engine automatic transmission with Trailer Tow Package (Class III) 2 2,000
3.2-liter engine automatic transmission with Trailer Tow Package (Class III) 4,500

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